5 from 36 votes
Champ
Champ is a traditional Irish dish of mashed potatoes combined with scallions, butter, and milk infused with scallions. The potatoes are cooked with their skins on, steamed to fluffy softness, then mashed with a flavorful milk and scallion infusion that adds a mild oniony aroma and richness. This yields a light, creamy texture balanced by the slight bite of scallions, making it a comforting side dish with subtle savory notes.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings:
4
people
Calories:
386 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
International, Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 pounds potato all the same size leave the skin on
- 1⅓ cup milk whole
- 2 scallions trimmed and minced
- ½ cup butter softened at room temperature
- salt
- black pepper
Instructions
- Put the potatoes into a large pot and add water to come halfway up the potatoes. Cover the pot and bring it to a boil over high heat. When the water begins to boil, carefully drain off about half of it
- . Return the pot to the heat, cover it again, reduce the heat to low, and let the potatoes steam for about 30 to 40 minutes. Inset a knife to test if done. Turn off the heat and let them sit for 5 more minutes.
- Meanwhile, bring the milk to a simmer in a small saucepan, then add the scallions and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes or until soft. Strain the milk, reserving the scallions and the milk separately.
- Drain and carefully peel the potatoes and return them to the pot and mash them well. Stir in the scallions and butter, then drizzle in the milk, continuing to mash until they are fluffy. Season with salt and pepper.
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Notes
- This recipe is inspired by Coleman Andrews's "The Country Cooking of Ireland," which contains many traditional Irish dishes.
- It is important to simmer the milk with scallions to infuse flavor before straining for the best taste and texture.
- Boiling potatoes with skins on and then steaming yields a fluffy texture ideal for champ.
Nutrition Information
Calories
386kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
32g
(11%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
25g
(38%)
Saturated Fat
16g
(80%)
Cholesterol
69mg
(23%)
Sodium
261mg
(11%)
Potassium
1060mg
(23%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
900IU
(18%)
Vitamin C
27mg
(30%)
Calcium
171mg
(17%)
Iron
7.4mg
(41%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 386
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 386kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Cholesterol | 69mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 261mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 1060mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 900IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 27mg | 30% |
| Calcium | 171mg | 17% |
| Iron | 7.4mg | 41% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.